In the 1924 primary election, light voter turnout in Berkeley raised concerns among candidates, prompting campaigns to blitz voters with literature and door-to-door efforts.
Governor Friend Richardson expressed satisfaction with the election outcome, successfully unseating one incumbent Assemblymember who had opposed his budget, reflecting political battles of the time.
Reportedly, polling precinct workers faced an unusual obstacle: natural gas leaking from a manhole cover, leading them to evacuate, highlighting the unexpected challenges of the election.
The 1924 Olympics held in Paris saw no medals for Berkeley athletes, yet the university remained influential in shaping the U.S. team's representation.
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